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Storm damage roof report in Mark Cross, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Mark Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
About our storm damage roof report in Mark Cross
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Mark Cross, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Mark Cross
Will you come out to Mark Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Mark Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How do I book a survey in Mark Cross?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
When to book a survey in Mark Cross
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
Homes near green spaces like Eridge Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Mark Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Why act early in Mark Cross
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a place like Mark Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Mark Cross
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Wadhurst Castle, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mark Cross. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as St Marks, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Mark Cross as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Mark Cross and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN6. We also cover the places around Mark Cross: Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
What’s near Mark Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eridge Park, The Lazy Fox pub and St Joseph Seminary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Crowborough Country Park.